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Orkine

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Does anyone want free atemoya scions - unnamed variety
« on: February 14, 2023, 03:23:49 PM »
I planted some annona seeds (mixed) that included some AP from a forum member.

I intended on using them for rootstock but one in particular was glorious in how it grew and I set it aside to grow it out.  Nice healthy large leaves, rapid growth, I was curious to see if it would fruit. 

It did this past year.  It was the first fruit, it was relatively decent size for a first fruit and looked somewhat like an African Pride in look but in my opinion tasted better.  I have no clue if the first year performance will be replicated and don't want to wait to find out how this will perform under different conditions.

I will like to get some scions out there so people can join this experiment.

If you are interested, I will send you 4 scions, different thickness (pencil thickness or less).  I want to limit this to Continental US (preferably FL and CA).  The scions are free to you (pay shipping if you want to but you don't have to,) only requirement is that you keep an eye on how the plant does and you post update to this thread. 

Oh yes, please don't name it, we can call it LB1 for now if you need a moniker.

I have cut and prepped the scions and will be ready to ship as soon as tomorrow.



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Re: Does anyone want free atemoya scions - unnamed variety
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2023, 05:35:21 PM »
That's interesting! Every atemoya and sugar apple I have ever grown the fruit
drastically improves the second year.

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Re: Does anyone want free atemoya scions - unnamed variety
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2023, 07:32:20 PM »
That has been my experience as well.  The fruit also get a little larger.
That is part of why I am very optimistic for year 2 on this plant.

 

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